‘Strive for a peaceful, balanced world order': PM Modi leaves for 5-nation diplomatic tour
'Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order,' the Prime Minister said.
During his diplomatic trip, PM Modi will visit five countries — Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia. He is set to commence his two-day visit to Ghana today, July 2, after receiving an invitation from President John Dramani Mahama.
Ghana is a valued partner in the Global South and plays an important role in the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, PM Modi said, adding that he looked forward to talks aimed at further deepening the two countries' historical ties and opening up new windows of cooperation, including in the areas of investment, energy, health, security, capacity building and development partnership.
After Ghana, Modi will leave for Trinidad and Tobago, where he will meet President Christine Carla Kangaloo, who was the chief guest at this year's Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who has recently assumed office for the second term.
He will then travel to Buenos Aires, in the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Argentina in 57 years. PM Modi will be attending the BRICS Summit in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on July 6 and 7, his second-last stop for the eight-day trip.
As a founding member, India is committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies, Modi said. 'Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order,' he added.
Namibia, which Modi described as a trusted partner sharing a common history of struggle against colonialism, will be his last destination. He will meet President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and chart a new roadmap for cooperation for the benefit of the two peoples, regions and the wider Global South, his department statement said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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